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Provision of UK Covid-19 Inquiry Research: Children and Young People's Voices

Crown Commercial Service

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of UK Covid-19 Inquiry Research: Children and Young People's Voices" involves the Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office in England. This selective procurement method was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on social research services. The contract valued at £1,491,771 commenced on 6th December 2023 and is expected to conclude on 24th October 2025. Research activities span across the United Kingdom and several other regions. The award was officially published on 12th December 2023, with KANTAR PUBLIC UK LIMITED appointed as the supplier.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in social research services, particularly those proficient in conducting qualitative research. Although primarily large-scale organisations are suited to undertake such comprehensive projects due to the financial investment and resource mobilisation required, smaller enterprises could potentially leverage partnerships or subcontracting arrangements to participate. Engaging with this contract could significantly expand a business's portfolio in governmental projects and societal research, positioning it for future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of UK Covid-19 Inquiry Research: Children and Young People's Voices

Notice Description

Large-scale qualitative research project to capture the pandemic experiences of children and young people across all four parts of the UK, particularly those most affected and seldom heard. The project will include analysis and reporting of these experiences, which will be submitted as evidence as part of the Inquiry's hearings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3580d75-70bb-4c43-bf72-08c5cacfa22e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5a909f-76ef-46b8-8757-398aa462dfef
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,491,771 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,491,771 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2023 - 24 Oct 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kantar Public UK Limited

Further Information

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